Sunday, February 24, 2008

This is a project that's been growing for quite awhile. After my first reading of Debbie New's Unexpected Knitting I began collecting swatches and false starts from all of my projects and putting them together. This is the result so far.

Yes, that's a sock on the right. My very first one that couldn't possibly fit anyone. I have a collection of swatches waiting to be used. I haven't decided yet whether to add onto this or start a second one. Maybe there should be a series!Mobile post sent by yoyology using Utterz. Replies.

Friday, February 15, 2008

I'm making a pair of matching scarves for my mom and aunt. It's my first try at colorwork, and I was concerned about trying to do intarsia or fair isle with no "wrong side". I borrowed an idea from Debbie New in her book Unexpected Knitting. Rather than starting with a cast-on edge, I began with a single slipknot at the corner and made a triangle with increases on every row. Once I finished one color repeat, I began decreasing on WS rows, so it turned the corner and began to make a rectangle. Since I want the scarves to match, I decided to make both at the same time on one circular needle.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

I made this for BB. It starts with a 6-stitch medallion, and I worked it down from there on two circulars. That's a new technique for me, and I really enjoyed it. The hat fits me perfectly, but is a little loose on him. It seems okay with the rib turned up, but he could be happier.